Drumsticks (Moringa)
Ingredients
- 2 Drumsticks (Moringa)
- 3 tbsps Besan
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tsp Ground coriander/cumin mix
- 1 tsp Lemon juice (substitute 1 tbsp plain yogurt)
- ¾ tsp Salt (or to taste)
- 2 tsps Ginger (crushed)
- ½ tsp Green chilies (crushed, or to taste)
- 2 tsps Gor
- ¼ tsp Turmeric
Instructions
- Wash the drumsticks and cut into 2 inch pieces.
- Pressure cook in 2 cups of water for 3 whistles.
- Let cool before opening.
- Gently split and remove large seeds from the drumsticks, keeping the pulp intact.
- In a saucepan, heat oil on medium for tempering and add mustard seeds.
- When crackled add besan and stir-fry on very low heat.
- Stir continuously until it begins to darken.
- Slowly and gradually add water, keep stirring using a whisk to prevent and remove any lumps.
- Add all the seasonings and stir.
- Simmer for a couple of minutes to thicken then add the drumsticks.
- Simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.
- If the gravy is too thick, add hot water as needed.
- Serve with roti.
Tempering
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps Oil
- ½ tsp Mustard seeds
- ⅛ tsp Asafoetida (hing)